Lighter



Dec. 9, 1947 F. WARD, JR

LIGHTER Filed M 171 1946 fig 2 Fig. 12 .19 13- 10 ll -Fig,. 5;

Patented Dec. 9, 1947 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE LIGHTER Ashley F.Ward, J r., Cincinnati, Ohio Application May 17, 1946, Serial No.670,564

4 Claims.

This invention relates to a lighter of the type which may be carried ina persons pocket and is useful for lighting cigars, cigarettes, smokingpipes, etc. My invention is particularly useful for lighting a pipe andtherefore it will be described with reference thereto although it is tobe understood that is a generally useful lighter.

In the drawings accompanying this application I have illustrated apresent preferred embodiment of my invention in which:

Figures 1 and 2 are plan and front elevation views respectively of mylighter when it is not being used; and

Figure 3 is a plan view of my lighter ready for use; and

Figure 4 is a vertical section along the lines IV- IV of Figure 3; and

Figure 5 is a rear elevation of my lighter showing the manner in whichit may be used to lighta pipe.

Referring to Figures 1, 2, and 3 a lighter constructed in accordancewith my invention comprises an elongated body 6 preferably circular incross section and a cover I fitted over one end of the body 6 andcapable of sliding back and forth therealong. A transverse passage isformed in that portion of the body 6 over which the cover 1 is fitted.It extends completely through the body 6 and provides a chimney 8 forthe flame of the lighter as will hereinafter be described.

A fuel compartment 9 is formed in the end of the body 6 opposite fromthe cover l which, if desired, may be filled with packing, such ascotton, in the usual manner. A small longitudinal passage I0 is out nearthe center of the body and connects the fuel compartment 9 and thechimney 8. It carries a wick H which thus extends from the fuelcompartment into the central portion of the chimney 8. The body 6 alsocarries a flint holder l2 of usual construction and a friction wheel I3in such a position that rotation of the wheel l3 throws sparks on thewick l l.

F'lints in the flint holder I2 may be replaced by removing the knurlednut I 4 threaded into the outer end of the flint holder 12 and thelighter may be refueled by removing the cap it threaded into the end ofthe body 6.

When the lighter is not in use the chimney 8 is closed at both ends bysliding the cover I inwardly along the body 6. When the lighter is to beused, the chimney 8 is opened by sliding the cover I outwardly. Thecover 1 is held in position to open the chimney and is restrained fromfurther outward movement by a spring loaded detent [6 which presses intoa hole I! in the cover 2 l. The outer side of the hole I! is rounded asat Ha to depress the detent l6 when the cover 1 is moved inwardly. Thedetent i6 also yieldingly retains the cover 1 in its closed position bypartially extending into a hole I8 in the cover which hole is of smallerdiameter than the hole 11.

The inner end of the cover has a thickened portion l9 which surroundsthe chimney 8 when the cover '5 is in its outer position. Diametricallyopposed openings 20 are cut in the portion l9 and are so positioned asto coincide with the chimney 8. Moving the cover 1 to its outerposition, therefore, not only opens the chimney but increases itsefiective height by forming a continuation of the walls of the chimney,particularly of those walls adjacent to the outer sides of the body 6which are reduced in height by the curvature of the body. This thickenedportion also facilitates opening the lighter aswill be explained below.

The lighter may be operated with only one hand by folding the fingersaround that end of the lighter having the fuel chamber 9 and flippingthe cover I open by pressure of the thumb of the same hand against theportion I9 of the cover. Thereafter the same thumb is used to rotate thewheel l3 and throw sparks on and ignite the wick ll.

Figure 5 illustrates the particular usefulness of my lighter forlighting a pipe. The lighter is held so as to locate the chimney 8 overthe center of the pipe bowl. The flame may then be drawn directly downon to the tobacco in the bowl together with the full amount of airrequired to ignite the tobacco. It should also be noted that thethickened portion I9 of the cover 1 extends slightly below the top ofthe pipe bowl. The top of the pipe bowl is thereby protected from directcontact with the lighter flame which would otherwise tend to. char thetop of the bowl.

As above noted the wick H is located near the center of the chimney 8.The walls of the chimney therefore protect the flame from the wind ifthe lighter is used outdoors. This position of the wick also providesadequate airspace between the wick and tobacco in the pipe to insuresatisfactory combustion.

Cigars or cigarettes may be lighted by placing an end over the topopening of the chimney 8.

As appears from Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings, my lighter when closedforms a neat, compact article which can be readily carried in a smallspace. The wick is completely enclosed, thus preventing accidentalignition and minimizing evaporation of .fuel. The lighter is of simple,

3 sturdy construction and, therefore, will give reliable operation atall times.

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of myinvention it is to be understood that the invention is not limited oneend of the body, a wick extending through therealong to open and closethe ends of the chimney.

2., A lighter comprising an elongated body having a, chimney extending;transversely therethrough, said chimney having substantially continuousand unbroken side walls and open ends at opposite sides of the body, a;fuel compartment in the body, a wick extending through the body from thefuel compartment into the chimney through a side thereof, meanspositioned in a side wall of the chimney for igniting the wick, and acover fitted over the body and. capable of sliding therealong; to openand close the ends of the chimney, said cover having openings thereinwhich coincide with theends of the, chimney and increase its effectivelength When the cover is moved to open the chimney.

3. A, lighter comprising an elongated body having a chimney extendingtransversely therethrough, said chimney having substantially continuousand unbroken side walls and open ends at opposite sides of the body, afuel compartment in the body, a wick extending through the body from thefuel compartment into the chimney through a side thereof, a flint holderextending through a side of the chimney, a slot in the body lying in aplane transverse to the axis of the chimney and opening into thechimney, a friction wheel mounted in the slot to engage the flint and acover fitted over the body and capable of sliding along the body to openand close the chimney.

4. A lighter comprising an elongated body including a solid section atone end thereof, a chimney extending transversely through said solidsection, said chimney having substantially continuous and. unbroken sidewalls and open ends at opposite sides of the body, a fuel compartment atthe body from the fuel compartment into the chimney through a sidethereof, means positioned in a side wall of the chimney for igniting thewick, and a cover fitted over the body and capable of sliding therealongto open and close the ends of the chimney.

ASHLEY F. WARD, J 12.

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